£220k investment in M77 safety barriers

The third phase in a multi million pound programme of barrier works is set to get underway on Sunday 25 September 2016.

Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the £220k scheme on the M77; replacing over 700m of safety barrier from just south of Nithsdale Overbridge to the top of the on and off ramps leading to the M8 motorway.

The four week programme will see the upgrade of the current barrier system, which has reached the end of its operational lifespan. Work is expected to be completed by Friday 21 October.

To ensure operatives and road users are protected throughout the works, the on slip from the M8 to the M77 will be closed on weekday nights from Sunday 25 September until Friday 21 October. Traffic management will be in place between 8.00pm and 6.00am each night. A series of north and southbound lane closures will also be in place during these times.

Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ said:

“This is the third phase in a programme of works to carry out significant upgrades to the safety barriers at various locations across the M8 and M77.

“The work will ensure that the barriers are safe and fit for purpose; benefiting commuters and local road users.”

Road users can access live journey planning information by visiting Traffic Scotland’s website or following @TrafficScotland on Twitter.